Dan Lingo Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

• GCMS Analyst : 5 years' experience using 5975C MSD mass spectrometer, 7890A gas chromatograph, chemstation data analysis and method development for best possible separation• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained• Keep organized records of all lab activity and QC issues. Order supplies for lab• Technical perfumery• Reverse engineer fragrances• Supervise and Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures, quality testing using physical tests- Refractive Index, Specific Gravity, Grabner color, measure and mix ingredients using a gram scale• Evaluate raw materials, finished products and samples against in house standards to meet specification range. • Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. Average the data history of each material and look for slight deviations in numbers from test results and determine if product needed to be analyzed using other methods• Investigate Non-conformance finish production batches utilizing olfactive and instrumental methods including refractive index, specific gravity and gas chromatography mass spectrometer (GCMS) to find root problems and correct and salvage most production batches saving company thousands in losses• Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols• Develop and qualify new testing methods• Perform shelf life evaluations of candles, finished goods and raw materials• Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples• Developed extraction methods to separate fragrances from candle wax

Houston, Texas Area

Quality Control Supervisor, Jan 1993 – Jan 2009• Point person in resolving quality problems• Supervised and trained new Quality control techs, which averaged 2 people per year.• Developed a quality control process that enhanced communication across departments and streamlined workflow, which enabled the company to achieve a 24 hour turn around on the QC process.• Responsible for maintenance of density, refractometer, flashpoint and GC equipment saving $10000.00 a year in repair cost and 15 days a year in downtime.• Was evaluated for odor differentiation and was rated in the top five in the company.• Member of harmonization team with primary responsibility to approve raw materials from new sources. Met our harmonization target date during acquisition.